Advertising device



Aug. 27, 1929.

E.C.HAKE ADVERTISING DEVICE Filed June 21. 1926 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Aug.27, 1929. E. c. HAKE 1,726,148

ADVERTISING DEVICE Filed June 21. 1926 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 v EL'MER C.HAKE,

Patented Aug. 27, 1929.

UNTTED STATES ELMER C. HAKE, OF CINCINNATI, OHIO, ASSIGNOR TO THELUIDLOW MANUFACTURING PATENT OFFEC COMPANY, GF LUDLOW, KENTUCKY, ACORIORATION OF KENTUCKY.

ADVERTISING nnvrcn.

Application filed June 21, 1926. Serial No. 117,364.

This invention relates to improvements in electric display signs.

An object of my invention isto provide an electric sign that is simpleof construction,

wherein the sign casing is bent into form in one stamping operation.

Another object of my invention is to provide a sign comprising a onepiece casing having an inclined front whereby the indicia carried by thefront of the sign may be easily read from all directions.

Another object of my invention is to provide a device of this type thatis inexpensive to manufacture and presents a neat andpleasing designwhen it is complete. These and other objects are attained by the meansdescribed herein and disclosed, in the accompanying drawings, wherein:

Fig. 1 is a side elevation of a display sign having embodied therein myinvention.

Fig. 2 is a front elevation of the device shown in Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a sectional view taken on line 33 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 4 is a sectional view taken on line 4-4 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 5 is a side elevati-onal view of a modified form of a display signhaving embodied therein my invention.

Fig. 6 is a front elevation of the device shown in Fig. 5.

Fig. 7 is a sectional view taken on line 7 -7 of Fig. 6.

Fig. 8 is a sectional view taken on line 8-8 of Fig. 7.

Broadly, my invention contemplates a casing 10 having secured thereto arectangular frame 11. The casing 10 comprises a back 12 and side members13 and 14. The free edge 15 of the sides 13 and 14 are biased and extendupwardly toward the back 12. The free edge 15 of the sides 13 and 14 arebent upon themselves, whereby a U-shaped structure 16 results, having away 17 extending the length of the sides 13 and 14. The way 17 isadapted to receive and retain in position the rectangular frame 11. g

The frame 11 may be of sheet metal having a substantial U-shaped crosssection, as shown in Fig. 8. The frame 11 comprises a base 18 from whichmay extend the legs 19 and 20. The leg 19 is adapted to be received inthe way 17 formed along the inclined end 15 of the sides 13 and 14. Theframe 11 receives between its forward leg 20 and the edge 15 the frame11. The strap or reinforcing bar 25 serves as a base upon which asuitable lamp socket 28 may be mounted. The back 12 may be provided withaperforation 29 through which the feed or electric wires 30 may bepassed to be secured to the lamp socket 28.

It should be noted that the sign disclosed in Figs. 5 to 8 inclusivecomprises a single piece of sheet metal from which the back 12 and ends13 and 14 are formed. It should further be noted that this structureprovides an open top'3l and open bottom 32 thereby affording sufficientcirculation through the slgn to prevent undue heat within the easing 10.

The device disclosed in Figs. 1 to 4 inclusive comprises, similar todevice disclosed in Figs. 5 to 8, a back 33 and sides 34 and 35 formedfrom a single piece or strip of sheet metal. The sides 34 and 35 arebent at an obtuse angle to the back 33, the free edges 36 of which arebiased and extend upwardly and toward the back 33. The free edges 36 ofthe sides 34 and 35 are bent at an angle to the said sides 34 and 35 toa plane parallel with the back 33 whereby a flange 37 is provided. Thesides 34 and 35 are divided into two portions, an upper portion 38 and alower portion 39, by a bend 40 extending from opposite corners of thesides. The lower portion 39, as was stated above, is bent at an obtuseangle to the back 33 and the upper portion 38 is bent at an obtuse angleto the lower portion 39, as disclosed in Fig. 4. A suitable cover 41 maybe provided, having the opposite ends thereof bent at an angle toprovide a flange 42 whereby the cover 41 is secured to the sides 34 and35. It should be noted that the forward edge 43 of the cover 41is spacedfrom the free edge 36 of the sides 34 and 35 whereby an opening isprovided through which heat may escape from within the casing.

A suitable rectangular frame 44 may be provided for attachment to theflange 37 formed at the forward end of the sides. As shown in Fig. 3this frame, 44, may be solid having a notch 45 formed therein whereby away 46 is formed intermediate the frame 44 and flange 37. The way 46being adapted to receive a transparent or translucent plate 47. Theframe 44 being secured to the cars ing in any suitable manner such as bynails or the like 48 fastened through the flange 47 into the frame at.

A suitable light socket 49 may be secured to the back 33 of the casingand extending longitudinally thereof.

It should be noted that the flange 37 of the sides 34: and 35 may bebent upon itself to form a seam whereby a frame similar to frame 11 maybe used in lieu of the frame shown in Fig. 3. Conversely, the seamdisclosed in Fig. 8 may be eliminated and a flange formed thereon towhich the frame disclosed in 3 may be used with the casing disclosed inFig. 8.

It must be readily evident that these devices are cheap to manufacture,yet produce a device that is pleasing to the eye and sturdy ofconstruction.

What I claim is:

1. A display sign of. the class described comprising a casing having aback and integral sides, the free edges of the sides being bent uponthemselves to form grooves and being inclined toward the back to providea restricted opening at the upper ends of the sides and back, a frontframe comprising flanges in spaced relation one of the flanges beingreceived in the grooves to secure the frame to the casing, and anadvertising card slidably received in the frame between the flange andthe free edges of the sides.

2. A. display sign of the class described comprising a casing having aback and integral sides, the free edges of the sides being bent uponthemselves to form grooves, and being inclined toward the back toprovide a restricted opening at the upper end of the sides and back, afront frame comprising flanges in spaced relation, one of the flangesbeing received in the grooves to secure the frame to the casing, areinforcing bar having its opposite ends secured to the lower ends ofthe back and front frame, a light generating means secured to thereinforcing bar, and an advertising card slidably received by the frontframe through which the light rays may penetrate.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name this 18th dayof June, 1926.

ELMER C. HAKE.

